The Saab 32 Lansen ("the Lance") was a Swedish two-seat, transonic attack aircraft that played a significant role in the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet) during the Cold War. Here's a summary of key information: * Purpose and Roles: * Primarily designed as an attack aircraft. * It also served in various other roles, including: * Fighter * Reconnaissance * Electronic warfare * Target-tug. * Development and Production: * Produced by SAAB from 1955 to 1960. * Its development began in the late 1940s as a successor to the Saab B 18/S 18. * Variants: * Different versions were developed to fulfill its various roles, including dedicated fighter (J 32B) and reconnaissance models. * Key Features: * Two-seat configuration. * High transonic performance. * Versatile platform capable of carrying a range of armament. * Operational History: * Served the Swedish Air Force for a significant period during the Cold War. * The J-32B variant was an all weather fighter. * The aircraft was retired in the 1990's, with different variants having different retirement dates. * General information: * The first flight was November 3, 1952. * It was introduced in 1955. The Saab 32 Lansen is remembered as a capable and versatile aircraft that contributed significantly to Sweden's air defense capabilities.